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19 March 2009 | TheMoodieReport.com – the website that never sleeps |
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The Moodie Report 7 Days – the week in travel retail – is a punchy one-stop PDF summary of all the week's key business developments. It is accompanied by our e-Newsletter which links to all the big stories of the week on The Moodie Report.com, the website that never sleeps.
Please note: The Moodie Report 7 Days is now available via the links below and to the right. It will no longer feature as an attachment.
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Diageo and UETA resolve payment dispute Diageo and UETA have resolved the payment dispute which surfaced publicly last week, the parties announced this week. "Diageo and UETA have reached an agreement, and they look forward to the continuation of their business relationship," said the companies in a joint statement. Read __________________________________________ |
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Introducing The Nigel Dolby column The Moodie Report is pleased to introduce a regular new column from Dolby Consulting Founder and Managing Director Nigel Dolby. These columns will be serialised both on our website and in our regular Digital Print Edition. Nigel will also be speaking at The ACI Airport Business & Trinity Forum in Macau this September. Read _________________________________ |
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‘Mission to Monte Carlo' continues CTC-ARI Airports' 'Amazing' campaign trail CTC-ARI Airports’ 'Amazing Days at the Airport' campaign at Larnaca and Pafos airports has been consistently one of the industry's most innovative promotions. Now it has released its latest version – and once again it is strong on 'Trinity' principles of collaboration between airport stakeholders. "We have really pushed the envelope in terms of developing additional spend and penetration by including other key travel operators in the promotion," says the company. Read __________________________________________ |
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Aelia to acquire duty free operations of Norwegian group
Eitzen Maritime Services Leading French travel retailer Aelia is to acquire the duty free interests of Norway-based group Eitzen Maritime Services. It's Aelia's first move into the cruise business, and gives the company access to the Mediterranean market. Read __________________________________________ |
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The Trinity Forum 2009: 'Countering the crisis through collaboration and creativity’ Airports Council International and The Moodie Report have revealed details of their joint venture conference, The ACI Airport Business & Trinity Forum, which takes place in Macau on 23–25 September. Some of the industry's most innovative and powerful players will be presenting at the event. The 2009 Trinity Forum is being hosted by CAM – Macau International Airport Company Limited and a significant donation of the proceeds will be made to The Smile Train China. Read __________________________________________ |
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Bulgarian Duty Free and Travel Retail Association issues formal complaint over
closure of border duty free shops The Bulgarian Duty Free and Travel Retail Association has filed a formal complaint of maladministration with the European Ombudsman over the European Commission's role in the closure of land border duty free shops and fuel stations last year. The association’s ultimate aim is to re-open the stores, it says. Read __________________________________________ |
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Travel retail to the fore as The Smile Train celebrates 10th anniversary At an emotion-charged evening on Tuesday, the world's leading cleft charity The Smile Train celebrated its tenth anniversary and 500,000 life-transforming cleft operations. Guest of honour, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, summed up the worth of the charity perfectly, noting: "It is the right thing to do. Every child in the world should be taken care of." The Moodie Report joined other donors, including several prominent travel retail companies, at an unforgettable occasion. Read __________________________________________ |
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Kuala Lumpur Airport to give away US$62,500 to lucky shoppers in
retail contest Kuala Lumpur International Airport is set to launch the penultimate phase of its Shopping Campaign this week. As part of the campaign it will award lucky shoppers with RM230,000 (US$62,500) in cash. Read __________________________________________ |
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Transaction specialist GTP offers solution to airlines and consumers on lost
luggage issue Transaction processing specialist GTP is aiming to take the hassle out of lost luggage claims with a new compensation card solution. Read |
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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to offer major retail and F&B opportunities Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is tendering a series of retail and food & beverage commercial opportunities across its new East and West concourses, which will be opened in October. In total there is 8,000sq m of commercial space on offer. Read |
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New EYE study tracks flyers' observations EYE has undertaken its first UK study of how passengers view airport media. The study, undertaken at Manchester Airport, recorded what real passengers saw as they navigated their way around the airport, and the findings will be available in mid-June. Read |
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Luton introduces (paid) security priority lane to 'enhance passenger experience' In a bid to "enhance the passenger's flying experience" London Luton Airport has launched a new Security Priority Lane, offering the quickest route to the security search point. But travellers have to pay £3.00 for the privilege. Read |
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AdP offers mobile device recharging with JCDecaux Airport and Samsung partnership JCDecaux Airport has teamed up with electronics giant Samsung to offer Paris airport passengers the opportunity to recharge their laptops, MP3 players and mobile phones before boarding their plane. Read |
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MAC aims to change more lives through lipstick with Viva
Glam campaign MAC VIVA GLAM spokesperson Fergie will this month renew the focus on HIV/AIDS by promoting a new limited-edition VIVA GLAM VI lipstick. Along with the lipstick, Fergie is featured in a new advertising campaign to help the MAC AIDS Fund (MAF) meet its US$150 million goal in its 15th year. Read |
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“Versatile” confectionery category can drive growth even in the downturn, insists Nestlé The potential to grow the confectionery category remains huge, insists Nestlé International Travel Retail, if the trade focuses on some key guiding principles. In a timely statement of its updated vision for travel retail, one of the world's leading brand owners delivers a call to action for the trade. Read |
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Misaki targets trendsetters with new upscale premium pearl collection Misaki has extended its pearl jewellery range with the new Premium Collection of high-end jewellery pieces and Swiss-made watches, which are aimed at "trendsetters, fashionistas and celebrities". Read |
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The Puig group heralds the arrival of spring with new limited editions from Nina
Ricci The Puig group has introduced two limited-edition feminine fragrances from the house of Nina Ricci: Love by Nina and L’Air du Printemps. Read |
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Hennessy Privé makes Asian travel retail debut with DFS at Singapore Changi Airport Moët Hennessy has unveiled a new Cognac blend, Hennessy Privé, via DFS at Singapore Changi Airport – the first airport in Asia to launch the product. Described as a Cognac influenced by Art Deco, Hennessy Privé is a tribute to James Hennessy, who was head of the family Cognac firm and a prominent political figure in the early 20th century. Read |
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Mitch & Marc makes US debut Dutch agency company Sea & Sky Supply has acquired the rights for the duty free distribution of the Mitch & Marc brand of jewellery/watch boxes and timepieces for all markets except Asia. Sea & Sky Supply will be showcasing Mitch & Marc's collections at the IAADFS trade fair later this month. Read |
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Patrón reports strong double-digit volume growth in travel retail in early 2009 The Patrón Spirits Company has reported a +19% rise in volume growth for its premium tequila brand Patrón in 2009 to date, driven by demand in the Middle East and continued growth in the US. The Patrón Spirits Company Chief Operating Officer John McDonnell also attributes the figure to trends in consumer buying behaviour and sustained promotional programmes with its duty free partners. Read |
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Kiehl’s continues travel retail expansion The Kiehl's brand (part of the L’Oréal group) is set to further expand its travel retail presence this summer, with openings at Munich Airport, in June, and at Moscow Sheremetyevo in July. These openings come hot on the heels of a new Kiehl's store at Frankfurt Airport Terminal Two, in partnership with Gebr Heinemann. Read |
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Estée Lauder worships new Bronze Goddess Estée Lauder has built on last year's Bronze Goddess collection to create its first tri-category franchise. The Bronze Goddess 2009 range will feature a fragrance, sun-kissed make-up shades and new skincare products to help consumers create a divine summer look. Read |
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Sea & Sky Inflight aims high wiith Abry Abry, a new owned brand from Sea & Sky Inflight, will make its exhibition debut at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas in Fort Lauderdale. Combining both style and function, Abry fashion accessories come in deluxe materials such as Swarovski crystals and fine pony hair. Read |
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Emporio Armani sparkles with VIP Diamonds Throughout March and April Emporio Armani fragrances (the L’Oréal group) will invite travellers to experience a "VIP moment" at selected European and Middle Eastern airports, including Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Madrid and Abu Dhabi. Read |
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Bolzano luxuriates in the Caribbean Bolzano has announced the launch of its range of Italian leather handbags in the Caribbean. The handcrafted bags aim to combine high quality with a moderate price and innovative packaging, and will be on display at the IAADFS trade show next week. Read |
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Finlandia realises Tangerine dream Finlandia Vodka will roll out the latest addition to the brand's flavoured vodka portfolio – Finlandia Tangerine Fusion – exclusively in the international duty free and US markets later this summer. Read |
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Helena Rubinstein offers Prodigy Extrême Helena Rubinstein has extended its high-end Prodigy skincare franchise with a new treatment, Prodigy Extrême Ultimate Anti-Ageing Concentrate. The brand is also building on the success of its Lash Queen mascara with the Lash Queen Feather Collection. Read |
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Puig puts Herrera’s 212 On Ice for summer The Puig group has unveiled colourful new limited editions of Carolina Herrera's 212 fragrance masterbrand, called 212 On Ice. The scents are rolling out now into European travel retail. Read |
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Azzaro hails pop up boutique experiment The house of Azzaro has hailed its first 'pop-up' boutique, which opened at 120 Mount Street in London on 18 February, until 15 March, as a resounding success. The concept was the brand's first foray into the UK retail market. Read |
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Coty Cool Summer |
Habanos Seal of approval |
Origins Ginger taste |
Torres Rioja debut |
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CMSC Love potion |
ITF Dsquared² |
Kraft Centre stage |
Braun Series 3 |
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Cutty Black Sets sail |
Maui Jim Expansion plans |
ALFA Brands Buffalo snack |
Estée Lauder Exclusive duo |
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Hartson Group Global debut |
Clinique Great skin |
Tommy Hilfiger Summer duo |
Azzaro Twin |
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Sunglass Hut Sydney luxury |
Bacardi Cruise contest |
TRE Animal magic |
Rémy Cointreau Louis XIII |
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Maxxium restructures post alliance; Erik Juul-Mortensen to step down Maxxium Global Travel Retail is being restructured from 31 March to coincide with the launch of the sales and distribution alliance between Beam Global Spirits & Wine and The Edrington Group. As a result the much-respected Maxxium GTR President Erik Juul-Mortensen will step down from his post to take on an initial six-month transition role with Edrington. Read |
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William Grant names Erik Thomsen Travel Retail Regional Manager for Europe Independent family-owned distiller William Grant & Sons has appointed Erik Thomsen as Travel Retail Regional Manager for Europe, effective 1 April. Thomsen, who brings 14 years of industry experience, is also Chairman of the Nordic Travel Retail Group. Read |
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Nicolás Posse steps down as InterBaires CEO; Martin Leal named as his successor Nicolás Posse, CEO of leading Argentinean travel retailer InterBaires, left his role this week; he is replaced by Martin Leal, who was formerly CEO of Duty Free Uruguay. Read |
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Onboard Retail Solutions appoints David Maddison as divisional chief Onboard Retail Solutions, the inflight POS technology specialist formerly known as ClueTrader, has named David Maddison as Head of Retail Partnerships and Head of Business Development – Rail, effective 30 March. Read |
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Aisha Mogul to leave Visions Aisha Mogul is leaving her position as General Manager Travel Retail at Dubai-based Visions FZCO at the end of the month. She has been with the company – long associated with its huge success with Montblanc in the Middle East – for nearly a decade. Read |
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William Grant's Paul Ellis to step down UK distiller William Grant & Sons has announced the retirement of Sales Director Paul Ellis, who is to leave the company at the end of March after 30 years' service. Among his contributions was the development of the Uisge Beatha whiskey shop with CTC-ARI in Cyprus. Read |
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